USY is going out for a night on the town! We’ll meet for a pizza dinner at Remos Brick Oven Pizza then head to the movies at either the Majestic or Landmark theater where we’ll be seeing Clash of the Titans.

Who: 8th Grade Kadimaniks & USY members (9th-12th grade)
When: Sunday, April 11th, 2010. 5:00PM.
Where: We’ll meet at Remos Brick Oven Pizza at 5:00PM. (35 Bedford Street, Stamford)
Cost: $18 for 8th grade Kadima or USY members. $22 for non-members.
(Price includes pizza, 1 drink at Remos and movie tickets. Bring extra cash for concession stand items at the theater!)

RSVP using the form below or email Ariela at programdir@tbe.org. Please RSVP by April 10th.

Fees:

Member $18.00 Non-Member $22.00

Name(s) of Participant(s):

Based on Greek mythology, the mortal son of the god Zeus embarks on a perilous journey to stop the underworld and its minions from spreading their evil to Earth as well as the heavens.

USY is going to Philadelphia during Memorial Day Weekend!

Friday, May 28th – Monday, May 31st.

Our USY chapter has been invited for a teen exchange weekend as the guests of the youth activities program in Elkins Park, PA. (outside of Philadelphia). We will leave from Beth El via motor coach on Friday morning at 7:00 am and return in the afternoon on Monday, May 31. We are limiting this trip to 30 students. The trip will be led by Al Treidel, Director of Jewish Life Education, and at least 3 adult chaperones.

EARLY BIRD PRICE OF $180 EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 11th!
(Then the price goes up to $225)

Click here to download the registration form.

Please fill out the form and return it with your check made payable to Temple Beth El to the Education Office. There is a lot of interest in the trip.  If you want to be included in the Elkins Park trip register now!

Trip Details: We expect to arrive in Philadelphia in the mid-morning to do some touring and will arrive in Elkins Park at Congregation Agudath Jeshuran in the late afternoon. We will be housed by host families and while we are there, Agudath Jeshuran will assume responsibility for housing and most of the meals. In Elkins Park, we will participate in a Shabbaton experience in conjunction with several area USY chapters. A very exciting  Saturday night mystery program with a number of area teens is planned and on Sunday, we will visit Ocean City, NJ where our teens and their hosts will visit the Boardwalk followed by a Sunday night regional dance.  A more complete weekend schedule and itinerary will follow at a later date. This trip promises to be as exciting or even more exciting than last year’s Toronto trip.

Please note that the registration fee only covers the bus charter and most activities associated with the trip. The costs of food while traveling to and from Pennsylvania, touring in Philadelphia and Ocean City and any spending money while touring will be assumed by the student.

When: Sunday, March 14th from 7:00PM-9:00PM
Where: Rip Van Winkle Lanes (701 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk)
Cost: $18 for USY & Kadima members. $25 for non-members. Fee includes shoe rental, bowling, pizza and refreshments. (USYers and Kadimaniks will have separate lanes.)

Please RSVP via PayPal using the form below. Questions? Email Ariela at programdir@tbe.org.

Fees:

USY/Kadima Member $18.00 Non-Member $25.00

Name(s) of Participant(s):

When: Saturday, January 16th. 6:30PM-8PM
Where: Fun For Kids (370 West Main St, Stamford)
Who: 6th-7th graders
Cost: $18 for Kadima members. $25 for non-members.

Please RSVP to Ariela at programdir@tbe.org or 203-322-6901 x 311 by Wed, January 13th.

You can pay for this event online using the secure PayPal form below:

Kadima Member $18.00 Non-Member $25.00 N/A $0.00

Name of student:

Who: 8th-12th graders
When: Saturday, Jan 9th. 7PM-10PM.
Where: Temple Beth El
Cost: $10 for USY members & 8th grade Kadima members. $15 for non-members.

RSVP to Ariela at programdir@tbe.org or 203-322-6901 x 311 by Wed, January 6th.

Pick one:

USY Member Fee $10.00 Non-Member Fee $15.00 N/A $0.00

Name of teen attending

Who: 8th-12th graders
When: Saturday, Dec. 12th 7:00PM-9:30PM
Where: TBE Youth Lounge
Cost: Entrance fee is a brand new children’s toy. (No stuffed animals). Toys can be for ages 3-16 and are being donated to the Stamford Hospital.
*Or $5 if you don’t want to bring a toy*

Come have fun and make a difference in someone’s life!

Please help us plan for how much food to serve by RSVPing to Ariela at programdir@tbe.org or 203-322-6901 x 311.

USY is going on a NYC trip to see Chicago City Limits, an improv comedy show. We’ll catch a train at Stamford station around 5:00PM, stop for a quick bite in the city, then head to the comedy center to see an 8PM show. Space is limited so be sure to RSVP sooner rather than later!

Note: You must RSVP to receive specific times for meeting at the train station!

Who: USYers (9th-12th grade)

When: Saturday, Nov 21st with an approx. meeting time of 5:00PM (RSVP for specific travel info).

Where: We’ll meet at Stamford train station. You should be picked up there too.

Cost: $55 for USY Members / $75 for non-members.
Price includes comedy tickets, 2 soft drinks at the show, train and subway fare. Please bring extra cash for dinner in the city.

RSVP to Ariela at programdir@tbe.org.
Please note: RSVPS and advance payment are required.

Who: Kadimaniks (6th-8th grade)
When: 7:30PM Nov 2nd to 8:00AM Nov 3rd.
Where: Temple Beth El
Cost:

- $5 for Kadima members + a signed behavior contract
- $20 for non-members + a signed behavior contract

RSVP to Ariela Pelaia at programdir@tbe.org by October 31st.

Please note: RSVPs are required, as is a signed behavior contract. (You will receive a copy of the contract once you RSVP.) Anyone without a signed behavior contract will not be allowed to attend the sleepover.

Who: 9th-12th graders

When & Where: Sunday, Oct. 11th 7PM to Monday Oct. 12th 8AM @ Temple Beth El

Cost: Free for those who joined USY at the bonfire on Sept 13th.
$5 if you join USY by October 11th. (Membership forms can be found here. Please return them to Ariela Pelaia along with your $36 membership fee)
$20 for non-USY members

RSVP to Ariela Pelaia at programdir@tbe.org by Oct 9th

**(Bring your own shirt/shorts/tanks to tie-dye)

Join us for a night of mystery and mayhem at Temple Beth El’s Deadwood Saloon!

For weeks, people have been pouring into the small western town of Deadwood for the biggest poker tournament this side of the Mississippi. From outlaws to marshals and saloon girls to southern belles, everyone has made this small western frontier town THE place to be.

As the festivities of the poker tournament conclude, a celebration party is planned at the Deadwood Saloon to award the prize money for the tournament. It is expected to be a very financially successful venture for the saloon.

With a smattering of bandits, bankers, saloon girls, sheriffs, gamblers, debutantes and of course a few of the locals, this will make for a very interesting evening indeed.

You don’t want to miss this celebration!

When: The 1st Annual Poker Tournament Party will be held on October 17th, 1874 from 7:30PM-9:30PM. Please be sure to arrive by 7:30PM.

Where: The Deadwood Saloon, located (for one night only!) in Temple Beth El’s new social hall

Cost: Free those who joined Kadima during Kadima Activity Day on Sept 13th.
- $5 if you join Kadima by October 17th. (Kadima membership forms can be found here. Please return them to Ariela Pelaia along with your $36 membership fee)
- $20 for non-Kadima members

Special Promotion! Receive 1/2 off your admission fee if you bring a friend who has not been to a Kadima event this year.

RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Please contact Ariela Pelaia at programdir@tbe.org.

(Once you RSVP you will receive an electronic copy of the Deadwood Gazette. It may come in useful the night of the party…)

Helpful Notes:

Should you dress in costume? It’s a proven fact that the more into character you are, the easier it will be for you to truly enjoy all the aspects of the night. In addition, it adds to the excitement, the photo opps and your chance to be voted best dressed.

Use Your Money Wisely. Upon arrival you will receive $500 of Deadwood cash to spend any way you choose. Bribery and blackmail are two of the most common uses we found. The wealthiest player at the end of the night will also receive an award for their ability to turn a profit throughout the night.

Community Notice! REWARD $5,000 Deadwood Cash.
For information about the bandit who robbed the Deadwood Bank earlier this week. Information MUST lead to apprehension or death of the bandit. Please see Banker Bonnie.